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MA'ARIFUL
QUR'AN
A Comprehensive commentary on the Holy Quran
Volume
By
Maulana Mufti Muhammad Shafi.
Maktaba-e-Darul-'Uloom
Karachi.14 Pakistan

MA'ARIFUL-QUR'AN
BY
MAULANA MUFTI MUHAMMAD SHAFT' 1-3)
Translated by
Maulānā Ahmed Khalil Azīz
Revised by
Maulana Muhammad Taqi 'Usmani
Volume 8
Surah Muhammad to Surah An-Nas

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CONTENTS
1.
Preface
28
2.
Transliteration Scheme
29
SURAH MUHAMMAD
1.
Verses 1 - 3: Translation and Commentary
30
2.
Verse 4 ...: Translation and Commentary
32
Four Options Regarding POW
35
The Issue of Slavery in Islam
35
An objection and its rebuttal
36
3.
Verse ... 4 - 11: Translation and Commentary
39
Wisdom in the Legality of Jihad
40
4.
Verses 12 - 15: Translation and Commentary
42
Essential Characteristics of Paradise
43
5.
Verses 16 - 18: Translation and Commentary
44
6.
Verse 19: Translation and Commentary
46
7.
Verses 20 - 31: Translation and Commentary
48
Strict Maintenance of Kinship Ties
51
Law Relating to Cursing a Particular Person: The Issue
of Cursing Yazid
52
8.
Verses 32 - 38: Translation and Commentary
54
Ruling:
57
SURAH AL-FATH
(The Victory)
1.
Verses 1 - 3: Translation and Commentary
63
The Event of Hudaibiyah
65
Part [1]: The Prophet's Vision
65
Part [2]: The Prophet . Invites his Companions and Bedouins
to Join him: Some refused
65
Part [3]: Setting out for Makkah
66
Part [4] : Preparing for Confrontation with Makkans
66
A Strange and Simple Network of Communication
66
The Informants of Holy Prophet
67
Part [5]: The Camel of the Holy Prophet
Refuses to Move
67

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Part [6] : A Miracle at Hudaibiyah
68
Part [7]: Negotiation with the Deputations of the
People of Makkah
69
Part [8] : Sayyidna 'Uthman 4% Despatched as a Special Envoy 70
Part [9]: Tension between Quraish and Muslims:
Seventy Makkans Captured
71
Part [10] : The Pledge of Ridwan
72
Part [11]: Peace Treaty at Hudaibiyah
72
Terms and Provisions of the Treaty Upset the Companions
75
The Case of Abu Jandal: The Prophet's Commitment
to the Treaty
76
Putting Off the Pilgrim Garb and Slaughtering
the Sacrificial Animals
77
The Noble Companions' Strength of Faith and Obedience of the
Holy Prophet Tested Once Again
78
The Effects and Advantages of the Treaty
78
Analysis of Verses
80
Definition of Hidayah
81
2.
Verses 4 - 7: Translation and Commentary
81
Bounties of Allah upon the Participants of Hudaibiyah
82
3.
Verses 8 - 10: Translation and Commentary
82
Injunctions and Related Considerations
83
4.
Verses 11 - 14: Translation and Commentary
85
Related Considerations
86
5.
Verses 15 - 17: Translation and Commentary
86
Injunctions and Related Issues
87
Divine Revelation is not restricted to the Qur'an;
Many injunctions are revealed without being a part of the
Qur'an, and Prophetic ahadith have also the status of being
'Allah's injunctions'
88
Some of the Laggards Repent and Become Sincere Muslims
90
6.
Verses 18 - 21: Translation and Commentary
91
Vilification of, and Finding Fault with, the Noble Companions
Prohibited
93
The Tree of Ridwan
93
Conquest of Khaibar
94
7.
Verses 22 - 26: Translation and Commentary
96
Natural Safeguard of the Noble Companions
against Mistakes
97
8.
Verses 27 - 29: Translation and Commentary
99
Recapitulation of the Event of Hudaibiyah
100

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Importance of insha-allah for the Performance of
Future Works
101
The Qualities, Merits and Special Marks of the
Noble Companions
104
All Companions Are Inmates of Paradise: Their Sins Are Forgiven
and to Belittle them is a Major Sin
110
SURAH AL-HUJURAT
(The Apartments)
1.
Verses 1 - 5: Translation and Commentary
113
Respect for Islamic Scholars and Religious Leaders
114
It is Prohibited to Greet and Speak Aloud in front of the
Holy Prophet's Mausoleum
115
Ruling
115
The Apartments of the Mothers of the Faithful
117
Occasion of Revelation
118
Additional Notes
118
Ruling
118
2.
Verse 6: Translation and Commentary
119
Ruling
121
Injunctions and Rulings Related to Verse [6]
121
An Important Question and Answer Regarding the Truthfulness
of the Companions
122
3.
Verses 7 - 8: Translation and Commentary
124
The Holy Prophet's
Decision is Better
124
4.
Verses 9 - 10: Translation and Commentary
125
Occasion of Revelation
126
Related Issues and Injunctions
127
Ruling
128
Conflicts of the Noble Companions
128
5.
Verse 11: Translation and Commentary
131
Prohibition of Ridiculing One Another
131
Exception to the Rule
134
It is Sunnah to call people by Good Titles
135
6.
Verse 12: Translation and Commentary
135
Analysis of the Verse
136
[1] Prohibition of Unfounded Suspicion
136
Qurțubi quotes the Qur'anic verse
138
[2] Prohibition of Spying
138
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[3] Prohibition of Backbiting
139
Some Issues Related to Backbiting
140
Rulings
142
7.
Verse 13: Translation and Commentary
143
All of Mankind are the Children of'Adam and Hawwa'
143
Circumstances of Revelation
143
Taqwa of Allah is the basis of Honour
144
Analysis of Important Words in the Verse
144
Lineal, National and Linguistic Division of Mankind:
The Underlying Divine Wisdom is identification
145
8.
Verses 14 - 18: Translation and Commentary
145
Sequence of Verses in the Surah
146
Circumstances of Revelation
146
Lexical and Technical Analysis of the Concepts
"Islam"and "Īman"
147
SURAH QAF
1.
Verses 1 - 15: Translation and Commentary
149
Linkage with the preceding Surah
150
Characteristics and Virtues of Surah Qaf
150
Is it Possible to Observe the Heaven?
151
Removal of a Doubt relating to Resurrection
151
Consoling the Holy Prophet
152
Who are people of Rass?
153
Thamud
153
'Ad
153
Fir'aun
154
Brothers of Lut
154
Dwellers of Aikah
154
People of Tubba‘
154
2.
Verses 16 - 29: Translation and Commentary
154
Allah is Nearer to Man than his Jugular Vein: An Analysis
156
The Two Recording Angels with every Man
158
Explanation of Hasan Başri
159
Every Utterance of Man is Recorded
159
Daze of Death
160
Two Angels to Lead Man to the Plane of Hashr
161
The Unseen World Becomes Visible at Death
162

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Man and Devil Dispute before Allah
163
3.
Verses 30 - 35: Translation and Commentary
164
Analysis of "Awwab" and "Hafiz"
164
4.
Verses 36 - 40: Translation and Commentary
166
Warning the Disbelievers of the imminent Torment
167
Channels of Acquiring Knowledge
167
5.
Verses 41 - 45: Translation and Commentary
169
SURAH ADH-DHARIYAT
The Scatterers)
1.
Verses 1 - 23: Translationa and Commentary
171
Affirmation of After-Life
172
Differing Beliefs of the Pagans
173
Remaining Awake at Night for Voluntary Prayers
174
Merits of Seeking Forgiveness in the hours before dawn
175
Special Guidance for Philanthropists
176
Allah's Signs on the Earth and in Mankind
177
The Development of the Sperm and Embryo in the Womb
178
2.
Verses 24 - 46: Translation and Commentary
179
Comforting the Messenger of Allah
181
Rules of Entertaining Guests
182
3.
Verses 47 - 55: Translation and Commentary
184
Proofs of Allah's Oneness abound in the Creation of the
Heavens and Earth
185
4.
Verses 56 - 60: Translation and Commentary
185
The Purpose of Jinn's and Mankind's creation
186
SURAH AT-TUR
(The Mount)
1.
Verses 1 - 28: Translation and Commentary
189
Al-Bait-ul-Ma'mur
191
The Incident of Sayyidna 'Umar dee
192
The Believing Children of the Righteous will benefit from their
relationship with their Believing Parents in Paradise
193
Allah's Fairness to Sinners
194
2.
Verses 29 - 49: Translation and Commentary
194

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Kaffarat-ul-Majlis : A recitation at the end of a meeting that
expiates sins
197
SURAH AN-NAJM
(The Star)
1.
Verses 1 - 18: Translation and Commentary
199
Characteristics of Surah An-Najm
200
Allah Swears that the Messenger is True
200
The Reason for Describing the Holy Prophet as
'your companion'
201
The Holy Prophet's Words are a Revelation from Allah
202
Divergent Interpretation of the Verses of Najm
203
Ibn Kathir's Findings
205
An Academic Problem and its Solution
207
The Present Locale of Paradise and Hell
210
Another Approach to Interpreting the Preceding Verses:
A Useful Analysis
212
The Question of the Beatific Vision of the Creator
216
2.
Verses 19 - 28: Translation and Commentary
218
Refuting Idolatry
219
Various Types of Zann
219
3.
Verses 29 - 32: Translation and Commentary
220
Necessity of turning away from the Misguided People
221
A Special Warning
221
Allah Forgives the Small Faults, Al-Lamam
221
Definition of Major and Minor Sins
222
4.
Verses 33 - 62: Translation and Commentary
224
Special Characteristic of Ibrahim &&: Fulfilment of Covenant 227
Scriptures of Musa Mall and Ibrahim Skal: Special Guidance
and Teachings
228
None shall carry the Burden of Any Other on the
Day of Resurrection
228
Offering Reward of Good Deeds to others
230
SURAH AL-QAMAR
(The Moon)
1.
Verses 1 - 8: Translation and Commentary
237

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Linkage between Surah An-Najm and Surah Al-Qamar
238
The Phenomenon of Moon-Splitting : A Miracle
238
Criticism against the Miracle of 'Moon-Splitting'
240
2.
Verses 9 - 17: Translation and Commentary
242
The Story of the People of Nuh &dell and the
Lesson Learnt from it
243
Qur'an is Made Simple to Memorize and to Take Heed; Not for
Ijtihad or Istinbat
244
3.
Verses 18 - 42: Translation and Commentary
245
Lexicological Analysis
247
4.
Verses 43 - 55: Translation and Commentary
248
SURAH AR-RAHMAN
(The All-Merciful)
1.
Verses 1 - 25: Translation and Commentary
252
Linkage of the Surah and the Wisdom of Repeating the words,
'Which of the bounties of your Lord will you deny?'
253
Was Surah Ar-Rahman Revealed in Makkah or Madinah?
254
Allah's Signs
256
Mankind and Jinn are surrounded by Divine Bounties
261
The Creation of Humans and Jinns
261
Allah is the Lord of the Two Points of Sunrise and the
Two Points of Sunset
261
Allah created Different Types of Water
262
2.
Verses 26 - 45: Translation and Commentary
263
Allah is the Ever-living, Free of all Need
264
A Warning for Humans and Jinn
267
This Verse does not point to Space Exploration by Rockets and
Sputniks
269
The Horrors of the Day of Resurrection
270
3.
Verses 46 - 78: Translation and Commentary
271
The Delight of the Righteous in Paradise
273
Related Considerations
274
SURAH WAQI'AH
The Imminent Event)
1.
Verses 1 - 56: Translation and Commentary
277

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Special Characteristic of Surah Al-Waqi'ah: Sayyidna 'Abdullah
Ibn Mas ud's Didactic Story on his Deathbed
279
Horrors of the Day of Resurrection
280
Three Categories of People on the Day of Resurrection
281
Who are Awwalin (earlier generations) and
'Akhirin (later ones)?
282
The reward of As-Sabiqun
287
The Reward of Those on the Right
287
2.
Verses 57 - 74: Translation and Commentary
291
Proof of the occurrence of the Day of Resurrection
292
Creation of Plants, Sending down of Rain and Creation of Fire are
Proof of Allah's Oneness
294
3.
Verses 75 - 96: Translation and Commentary
296
Sequencing of Arguments
297
Allah swears to the Greatness of the Qur'an
297
Some Rulings about touching the Holy Qur'an
300
SURAH AL-HADID
(The Iron)
1.
Verses 1 - 6: Translation and Commentary
304
Some of the Merits of Surah Al-Hadid
305
Remedy for Diabolical Whisperings
305
2.
Verses 7 - 11: Translation and Commentary
307
Ordering Faith
308
Conquest of Makkah: The Dividing Line in Determining
the Status of the noble Companions
310
Allah promises Paradise and Forgiveness to
all Noble Şahabah
312
The Status of the Noble Şahabah in the light of Qur'an and
Sunnah, not in terms of Historical Narratives
313
Unanimous Belief of the Ummah regarding
the Noble Şahabah
314
3.
Verses 12 - 19: Translation and Commentary
316
The Believers will be awarded Light on
the Day of Resurrection
318
Causes of Light and Darkness on the Plane of Gathering
320
Special Note
323
Is every Believer a 'Siddiq' and a 'Shahid'?
324
3.
Verses 20 - 21: Translation and Commentary
326

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The Life of this World is Fleeting Enjoyment
326
4.
Verses 22 - 24: Translation and Commentary
330
Factors affecting Mankind are duly measured and destined
331
Patience and Gratitude
331
5.
Verse 25: Translation and Commentary
332
Establishing Justice: The Real Purpose of sending
Prophets and Divine Books
332
Special Note [1]
334
Special Note [2]
334
6.
Verses 26 - 29: Translation and Commentary
335
Many of the Nations of the Prophets were Rebellious
336
Monasticism: An Analysis
338
Is rahbaniyyah (Monasticism) absolutely Prohibited or is it a
relative Concept?
341
SURAH AL-MUJADALAH
(The Debate)
1.
Verses 1 - 6: Translation and Commentary
344
Zihar
347
Definition of zihar and its effect in Shari'ah
348
The Expiation for Zihar
348
The Fate of those who Challenge Allah and His Apostle
350
2.
Verses 7 - 13: Translation and Commentary
351
Ethics and Etiquette of Secret Consultation
355
Mischief of the Jews
355
Manners of the Secret Conference
356
Return Good for Evil
356
Manners for Assemblies
357
Ruling
359
Only Sayyidna 'Ali 4% Acted upon the verse
360
3.
Verses 14 - 22: Translation and Commentary
360
Chastising the Hypocrites for their Secret Alliance
with the Jews
362
Believers cannot entertain intimacy with non-Believers
363
Ruling
364

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SURAH AL-HASHR
The Mustering
1.
Verses 1 - 5: Translation and Commentary
366
Cause of Revelation
367
The Characteristics of Surah Al-Hashr and the
History of Banu Nadir
A Lesson
371
The Story of 'Amr IbnUmayyah Damuri
371
Tolerance and Human Rights in Islam: A Model for
Present-day Politicians
372
Commandment of the Holy Prophet % is in fact the
Commandment of Allah: A Warning for those who Refute
the authority of the Ahadith
374
Disagreement in ijtihad is not a sin
375
Ruling
375
2.
Verses 6 - 10: Translation and Commentary
375
The Concept of Fai' and its Law of Distribution
377
Effective Measures taken by Islam against
concentration of wealth
380
The Messenger's Command is Binding like
the Qur'anic Command
383
Priority should be given to the Indigent Righteous
and Religious Scholars serving the Cause of Islam
when distributing Charity
384
The Merits of al-Muhajirin [The Emigrants]
385
An Important Issue: The rule about the control of unbelievers over
the wealth and property of the Muslims
385
The Merits of Ansar [The Helpers]
386
Distribution of Banu Nadir's properties
388
Disposing of a Possible Doubt
392
Muhajirin [The Refugees] Reciprocate the Ansars'
Self-Sacrifice
393
Being free of Malice and Jealousy is a sign of one's
being in Paradise
395
All Muslims after the Muhajirin and the Ansar are
entitled to fai'
396
Love for the Blessed Companions is a sign that the
Ummah is on Truth
396
2.
Verses 11 - 17: Translation and Commentary
398
The Expulsion of Banu Qainuqa'
399
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3.
Verses 18 - 24: Translation and Commentary
402
The Command to Taqwa and to prepare for the
Day of Resurrection
403
A Few of Allah's Attributes of Perfection
406
Benefits and Blessings of the Concluding Verses of
Surah Al-Hashr
409
SURAH AL-MUMTAHINAH
(The Examiner)
1.
Verses 1 - 6: Translation and Commentary
410
Background of Revelation
412
Allaying a Doubt
416
2.
Verses 7 - 9: Translation and Commentary
417
Ruling
419
3.
Verses 10 - 13: Translation and Commentary
420
Peace Treaty of Hudaibiyah and an Analysis
of some of its Clauses
422
Exemption of Women from the Terms of the Treaty is not
a Breach of Treaty. It is a clarification by Mutual Agreement of
Parties Concerned
424
Testing the Believing Emigrant Women
425
Ruling
426
Did some of the Muslim Women become Apostates and flee to
Makkah?
430
Bai'ah of Women
431
Men's bai ah was Concise and Women's bai'ah Elaborate
432
SURAH AŞ-ŞAFF
(The Row)
1.
Verses 1 - 9: Translation and Commentary
435
Ruling
438
Difference between a Claim (Da'wa) and Preaching (Da'wah)
_ 438
Prophecy of The Final Messenger of Allah in Injil
440
2.
Verses 10 - 14: Translation and Commentary
441
Three Groups of Christians
443

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SURAH AL-JUMU'AH
(Friday)
1.
Verses 1 - 8: Translation and Commentary
445
The Three Objectives of the Advent of the Prophet
447
A Question and Answer
448
The Example of a Non-Practicing Scholar
450
Is Longing for Death Permissible?
452
Laws pertaining to Avoiding the Causes of Death
452
2.
Verses 9 - 11: Translation and Commentary
453
Special Note
456
Adhan of Jumu'ah
456
Blessings in Business after Jumu'ah
48
Admonishing those who abandon the Imam while he is delivering
the Jumu'ah Khutbah [Sermon]
458
SURAH AL-MUNAFIQUN
(The Hypocrites)
1.
Verses 1 - 8: Translation and Commentary
461
Co-operation on the basis of Tribal, Racial, National or Regional
Bias is the Slogan of Pre-Islamic Paganism
463
The Above Story Imparts Guiding Principles
on Important Issues
469
The Noble Companions' Unparalleled Adherence to Islamic
Principles and their Lofty Station
471
Taking Care of General Welfare of Muslims: Protecting them
from Misunderstanding
472
2.
Verses 9 - 11: Translation and Commentary
473
SURAH AT-TAGHUBUN
Loss and Gain)
1.
Verses 1 - 10: Translation and Commentary
477
Two Nations Theory
479
The Reason Why the Day of Gathering is called the
Day of Loss and Gain
481
2.
Verses 11 - 18: Translation and Commentary
484
Ruling
486

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Wealth and Children are a Trial
486
SURAH AT-TALAQ
(The Divorce)
1.
Verses 1 - 7: Translation and Commentary
488
The Status of Marriage and Divorce in Shari'ah:
The Wise Legal Framework
490
Rules
493
Three Simultaneous Divorces: Unlawful but Effective
501
The wise and Educative style of the Qur'an in the laws of
Crime and Punishment
503
The Cause of Revelation of the Above Verse
505
Ruling
506
A Proven Prescription to avert calamities and achieve
the objectives
507
Five Blessings of taqwa
509
Do not Hurt Divorced Women during their 'iddah
510
Maintenance of Divorcees during their 'iddah
510
Fees for Suckling the Child
511
Quantum of Divorcee's Maintenance
512
Special Note
513
2.
Verses 8 - 12: Translation and Commentary
513
Where are the Seven Earths and in What Form?
515
SURAH AT-TAHRIM
(Prohibiting)
1.
Verses 1 - 5: Translation and Commentary
517
2.
Verses 6 - 7: Translation and Commentary
522
Education and Training of Wife and Children:
Every Muslim's Responsibility
523
3.
Verses 8 - 12: Translation and Commentary
524
SURAH AL-MULK
(The Kingdom)
1.
Verses 1 - 30: Translation and Commentary
529
The Virtues of Surah Al-Mulk
532

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The Reality of Life and Death
534
Various Categories of Death and Life
535
What is a Good Action?
537
Specifying ears, eyes and Heart
542
SURAH AL-QALAM
(The Pen)
1.
Verses 1 - 52: Translation and Commentary
544
Pen and its Significance
549
Special Note
551
The Holy Prophet's r Exalted Quality of Character
551
Ruling
554
The Story of the Owners of a Garden
555
Warning
558
A note of caution
558
A Rational Proof of Resurrection
559
Special Note
563
SURAH AL-HAQQAH
(The Imminent Happening!)
1.
Verses 1 - 52: Translation and Commentary
564
A Cautionary Note
572
SURAH AL-MA'ARIJ
(The Stairways)
1.
Verses 1 - 44: Translation and Commentary
574
The Length of the Day of Judgement - A thousand years or
Fifty Thousand Years? An Analysis
578
Rates of Zakah are Specified by Allah
582
Masturbation is Forbidden
582
Rights of Allah and Rights of Human beings both are
included in Trust Obligations
583
SURAH NUH
(Nu)
1.
Verses 1 - 28: Translation and Commentary
585

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Fluctuation in Man's Life Span
588
Qur'an Confirms Punishment in the Grave
593
SURAH AL-JINN
The Jinns)
1.
Verses 1 - 28: Translation and Commentary
594
Preliminary Remarks
597
Reality of Jinn
598
Circumstances of Revelation
598
Abu Talib's Death and the Holy Prophet's % Journey to Ța'if 599
A Jinn Companion of the Holy Prophet
601
Rafi' Ibn 'Umair's 4% Islam on account of the Jinn
603
The Jinn Used to Go only up to the Clouds to Eavesdrop,
Not to the Sky
604
Meteors Existed Since the Inception of Time, but were not
Used to Repel the Devils before the Advent of the Holy Prophet.
It happened only after his Advent
605
Ruling
607
Difference between 'Knowledge of the Unseen' and 'Reports
of the Unseen Events'
608
The concluding part of the last verse says:
609
SURAH AL-MUZZAMMIL
(The Wrapped up one)
1.
Verses 1 - 20: Translation and Commentary
611
Injunctions Pertaining to Salat-ut-Tahajjud and
its Abrogation
614
Rulings
616
A Special Note
619
An Important Note
622
Remembrance of Allah through Repetition of
His Personal Name
622
The Correct Concept of Tawakkul [Trust]
623
The Righteous Elders' Fear of the Hereafter
626
The Obligatory Nature of Tahajjud Prayer Abrogated
627
The Concept of Abrogation in Shari'ah
628

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SURAH AL-MUDDATHTHIR
(The enveloped one)
1.
Verses 1 - 56: Translation and Commentary
634
Injunctions
638
The Annual Income of Walid Ibn Mughirah:
Ten Million Guineas
641
Dialogue between Abu Jahl And Walid: They Concur on
the Holy Prophet's % Veracity
642
Unbelievers Abstained from Telling Lies
644
Children's Stay with the Father is a Great Boon
644
No Intercession will Benefit an Unbeliever, but will
Benefit a Believer
647
A Special Note
647
SURAH AL-QIYAMAH
(Resurrection)
1.
Verses 1 - 40: Translation and Commentary
649
Interpretation of Lawwamah
652
Three kinds of Nafs
652
Divine Wonders in the Resurrection of Bodies
653
Muqtadis (those praying behind an Imam) should not recite
the Qur'an in salah
657
SURAH AD-DAHR
(The Time)
1.
Verses 1 - 31: Translation and Commentary
661
Man Is Made up of Particles from Different
Parts of the World
665
Ruling
667
Miracles of Nature Respecting Human Joints
670
SURAH AL-MURSALAT
(Those Sent)
1.
Verses 1 - 50: Translation and Commentary
672
Occasion of Revelation
674

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SURAH AN-NABA'
(The Great Event)
1.
Verses 1 - 40: Translation and Commentary
680
Sleep Is a Great Gift
683
Problem of Eternity of Hell
687
SURAH AN-NAZI'AT
(Those who pull out)
1.
Verses 1 - 46: Translation and Commentary
692
The third quality of the angels is:
695
The fourth quality of the angels is:
695
The fifth quality of the angels is:
696
Reward and Punishment in the Grave
696
Nafs [Self] Ruh [Spirit/Soul]: Qadi Thana'ullah's
Research and Analysis
697
Three Levels of Suppressing [the Base] Self
699
Tricks of the Base Self
700
SURAH 'ABAS
(Frowning)
1.
Verses 1 - 42: Translation and Commentary
703
An Important Qur'anic Principle of
Teaching and Preaching
707
SURAH AT-TAKWIR
(Folding)
1.
Verses 1 - 29: Translation and Commentary
713
Important Note
717
Abortion After Four Months is Tantamount to Infanticide
Ruling [1]
717
Ruling [2]: Birth Control
717
SURAH AL-INFITAR
(Cleaving)
1.
Verses 1 - 19: Translation and Commentary
721

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Subject
S.No
SURAH AT-TATFIF
(Curtailing the Rights)
1.
Verses 1 - 36: Translation and Commentary
725
Tatfif has a Wider Scope
727
Various Forms of Poverty, Famine and
Curtailment of Sustenance
729
Sijjin and 'illiyin
730
The Locale of Paradise and Hell
731
Special Note
732
The Abode of Human Souls After Death
734
SURAH AL-INSHIQAQ
(The Splitting)
1.
Verses 1 - 25: Translation and Commentary
738
Two Categories of Divine Commands
740
Return to Allah
741
Vicissitudes of Human Life, His Eternal Journey
and His Final Destination
745
SURAH AL-BURUJ
(Stellar Formations)
1.
Verses 1 - 22: Translation and Commentary
750
The Story of the People of Trench
752
Special Note
754
SURAH AT-TARIQ
(The Night-Comer)
1.
Verses 1 - 17: Translation and Commentary
756
SURAH AL-A'LA
(The Most Exalted)
1.
Verses 1 - 19: Translation and Commentary
761
Rulings
762